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The Republican War Against Fossil Fuel Divestment
State and congressional Republican lawmakers are trying a bold new tack to stall the fossil fuel boycott and divestment movement — all the while oil and gas companies flood their campaign coffers.
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Florida Republican Introduces ALEC Bill to Protect Dark Money in Politics
By David Moore Democracy Primary category in which blog post is published
Florida GOP Jacks Up Cities’ Campaign Contribution Limits
By Donald Shaw Democracy Primary category in which blog post is published
ALEC Lied About Its Work on Election Suppression Bills
By David Armiak Elections Primary category in which blog post is published
Noem Bill Would Make Dark Money Disclosure Illegal
By Donald Shaw Democracy Primary category in which blog post is published
Missouri GOP Votes to Gut Anti-Gerrymandering Reform Approved by Voters
Amid the pandemic, Missouri Republicans are pushing a measure that could lead to a precedent helping the GOP gerrymander state districts throughout the country.
Democratic Party Backs ALEC-Tied Rep Against Progressive Challenger
Arizona Democrat Rep. Tom O’Halleran is an alumnus of corporate front group the American Legislative Exchange Council, but Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, and the DCCC are helping him beat back a primary challenge from Democrat Eva Putzova.
These Companies Promised to Be Socially Responsible, But They Are Pushing ALEC’s Right-Wing Agenda
Just days before their CEOs pledged to work for all Americans, a dozen major corporations sent lobbyist to ALEC’s annual retreat to work in secret with lawmakers on bills to promote fossil fuels and bust unions.
As it Cultivates a Socially Responsible Image, Juul Sends Lobbyist to ALEC’s Annual Meeting
Juul says it wants to “make a meaningful, positive impact on our communities,” but by participating in ALEC it is working with a group that helps corporations violate the public interest.
ALEC Launches Effort to Protect Gerrymandering from Judges
Efforts to limit the courts' role in creating district maps come as 2020 redistricting looms.